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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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